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- Page 1 Cyrus i9-XR User guide for firmware version V1.0.1 An updated user guide may be available from www.cyrusaudio.com for newer firmware revisions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Touch pad controls ..............11 Weee ....................23 Power ..................11 Mains power................11 Standby..................11 Selecting an Input ..............11 Input Source Type ‘Cyrus AV’ or ‘AV’ ........11 Playing DSD audio from a computer........12 Volume level ................12 Volume ..................12 Headphone volume ..............12 Safe volume levels after standby ..........12 Balance ..................12... -
Page 3: Important! Read Before Operating This Equipment
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions IMPORTANT! Read before operating this equipment! CAUTION: The exclamation mark is to draw your ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended attention to important instructions and safety by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. -
Page 4: Power Supply
Product service centres For product service or technical advice, contact only authorised Cyrus service centres. Contact details for Cyrus distributors may be found on the Cyrus website at www.cyrusaudio.com. -
Page 5: Welcome To The World Of Cyrus
After removing these items, please retain the packaging. Now is a good time to register your new Cyrus product. To Install the amplifier in a well ventilated location away from register, visit www.cyrusaudio.com/support and click the sources of high temperature, dust or humidity. -
Page 6: Installation
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Installation RIGHT LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER PHONO MM GROUND MC BUS PRE OUT FIXED OUT AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 DIG 1 DIG 2 DIG 3 DIG 4 HEADPHONES MADE IN ENGLAND UPGRADE 1&... -
Page 7: Important - Read Before Making Any Connections
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Important – read before making any connections Digital Audio Inputs • Using a suitable Toslink optical or Digital phono To avoid possible damage to your audio system, it interconnect, connect each digital audio source to one is essential to disconnect all system components of the inputs DIG1 - DIG4. -
Page 8: Connecting Loudspeakers
User Instructions Connecting Loudspeakers Your speaker cables may have been supplied terminated with plugs that are compatible with Cyrus amplifiers. If not, fit the plugs supplied with the amplifier. • Connect the cables to the back panel speaker sockets. The + and - speaker terminals of the amplifier must be connected to the corresponding + and - terminals of the speakers. -
Page 9: Bi-Wiring
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Connecting Loudspeakers Bi-Wiring Dual speaker connections are provided and either set may be used with single cables. If your speakers are bi-wirable and you have dual bi-wire cables, both can be used. The diagram below shows bi-wired loudspeakers. -
Page 10: Bi-Amping
(separate bass and treble loudspeaker system through Bi-amping. connections). The Cyrus range of power amplifiers is recommended for CAUTION: Ensure that any bi-wire or bridging links are this application as they will have the correct matching removed from the speaker terminals before connecting up gain. -
Page 11: Using The Fixed Output Of Your Amplifier
Cyrus surround decoder must be included in an MC-BUS You can now record the source you are playing on the connection loop and the ‘Cyrus AV’ Source Type must be tape/disc recorder. set in the menu for the input used (see ‘MC-BUS’ section and ‘Source Type’... -
Page 12: Mc-Bus System
How it works Cyrus amplifier The PSU-XR contains five separate power supplies. When MC-BUS out a PSU-XR is connected to a Cyrus product, the power from the PSU-XR is applied to specific parts of the connected MC-BUS in product. The twin main power supply of the versatile PSU-XR can... -
Page 13: Operation
When unattended for a long period (holidays etc) mains for the selected input. This enables the surround decoder power should be disconnected. to share the front left and right speaker channels of a Cyrus Standby stereo system. When mains power is connected, the Standby touchpad The volume control on the amplifier will be locked at -6dB ( ) is used for power control. -
Page 14: Playing Dsd Audio From A Computer
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Playing DSD audio from a computer Mute Playback of DSD files will require the installation on the • Touch MUTE to mute the volume to minimum level computer of a specialist music playback app that supports without disturbing the existing volume setting. -
Page 15: Remote Control Operation
TV set-top box, programmed to the TV and SAT buttons, to a Cyrus but could also be other audio components such as a Cyrus amplifier. tuner or DVD player etc. *NOTE: It may be necessary to upgrade the firmware in... -
Page 16: Cyrus Amplifier Commands
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Cyrus amplifier commands • Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus amplifier mode. You can now control a Cyrus amplifier. The CYRUS key will flash red when commands are being sent in Amplifier mode. -
Page 17: Cyrus Cd Player Commands
• Press the key to set the remote control to CD mode. The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus CD player and amplifier. The key will flash red when commands are being sent in CD mode. -
Page 18: Cyrus Audio Streamer Commands
• Press the key to set the remote control to Audio streamer mode. The key will light red. You can now control both a Cyrus Audio streamer and amplifier or an Audio streamer that includes an amplifier. The key will flash red when CONTROL commands are being sent in Audio streamer mode. - Page 19 CONTROL This page lists commands that will control the Phono Signature. SOURCE • Press the CYRUS key to set the remote control to Cyrus mode. Display off You can now control both a Cyrus amplifier and the Phono Signature. The CYRUS key will flash red when commands are being sent in this mode.
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Page 20: Learning Tv And Satellite Commands
6. Release the key on the reference remote control. 1. Set the two remote controls up facing each other, 7. Press a key on the Cyrus remote control (volume up spaced by about 5cm. in this example) to select where you want to save that command. -
Page 21: Checking Programmed Commands
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Checking programmed commands Sending TV or SAT commands • Select the mode that you just programmed and check Once you have programmed all the keys with the that the commands were learned successfully. commands you want, you can use the remote control to send commands to your TV or Satellite receiver etc. -
Page 22: Setup Menus
Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Setup menus Setup menus enable extensive customisation of the user interface. Setup options The next two pages show a map of the menu options available. Navigating the menu from the front panel • Touch to open the settings menu. -
Page 23: Menu Maps
MC-BUS commands. For example, if an input source type is set to ‘Streamer’, and the system is cabled for MC- BUS control, a connected Cyrus streamer will switch on when that input is selected. Choose ‘Unspecified’ to disable MC-BUS from the selected input. - Page 24 Cyrus i9-XR User Instructions Menu maps Setup General See the previous page for General menu options Input See the previous page for Input menu options Aesthetic Display polarity Sets the display polarity to positive (dark characters on a light background) or negative (light characters on a dark background).
- Page 25 The operational firmware may be upgraded from time to time to add new features and to fix operational issues. New firmware versions will be available from the ‘Support’ pages of the Cyrus website www.cyrusaudio.com. If new firmware is available, this will be packaged with other documents including - •...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
If a fault condition still remains, return the amplifier to changing. in the setup menu. your Cyrus appointed retailer or an authorised Service Centre. Remote control not operating The batteries may be flat. Check the batteries. -
Page 27: Specifications
DoP, PCM your disposal service or City Hall. S/N ratio (Pre-out, 0dB FS) ........>113dBA THD (Pre-out, 0dB FS) ..........<0.001% Cyrus reserves the right to change all specifications without notice. E &OE Cyrus i9-XR english v1.1... - Page 28 Cyrus Audio Ltd., Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, PE29 6XY, U.K.
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